Donu Kogbara Alleges Fubara Has Lost Grip on Power Amid Rivers State Crisis

Renowned journalist Donu Kogbara has claimed that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been effectively sidelined, pointing to growing signs that his authority is being systematically dismantled.

Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Kogbara remarked, “Let’s be clear—he has practically been sacked. His posters are being torn off billboards, and state resources are being taken over.” Her comments come amid a deepening political crisis in Rivers State, fueled by a bitter feud between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who now serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.

The standoff between the two political heavyweights has led to shifting loyalties within the state’s political structure, with some lawmakers and party stakeholders reportedly turning against Fubara. Kogbara emphasized that the removal of the governor’s campaign posters and other public symbols of authority points to a broader, organized effort to erode his influence.

“This isn’t just opposition—it’s a calculated move to strip a sitting governor of his influence,” she stated, suggesting that the assault on Fubara’s authority goes beyond political rivalry.

She also criticized the governor’s response to the situation, suggesting that his lack of assertiveness has worsened his position and emboldened those working against him. As the crisis continues to unfold, many are closely monitoring whether Fubara can reestablish control or if his government will continue to be destabilized from within.